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FDA Announces Recall from Zoll Circulation
Zoll has announced a recall of its Model 200 Autopulse NXT Platform due to a failure code which indicates an error in compression depth....
Rick
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FDA Recall of certain Monoject Syringes
Cardinal Health has announced a recall of certain sizes of their Monoject leur-lock syringes. in concert with the FDA, they have issued a...
Rick
Feb 3, 20241 min read
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Wet or Dry?
A comparison between wet and dry central vacuum systems.
Rick
Sep 2, 20226 min read
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FDA to Study Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters
Latest FDA safety communication on the use of pulse oximeters.
Rick
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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FDA Recall
Urgent FDA recall for those administering anesthesia.
Rick
Jun 24, 20221 min read
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The Right Tool for the Job-Surgical Handpieces
I’ve posted many times about the importance of the having the correct tool for repairs, but it’s just as important in performing...
Rick
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Vacuum Traps
Checking your vacuum trap may not be as simple as you think.
Rick
May 19, 20221 min read
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The Purge Valve
An oft-overlooked and misunderstood valve, the purge exists to flush all of your handpiece water lines at once.
Rick
May 3, 20221 min read
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Why You Should Use Barriers When You Can
In a previous post I mentioned the importance of minimizing disinfectant build-up on your equipment (https://www.dental-techguru.com/post...
Rick
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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Staff Communications
The importance of recognizing good behavior and how to do so.
Rick
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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FDA Alert of Dental Complications
FDA alert concerning use of buprenorphine.
Rick
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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Improve Staff Performance Through Communications
Good communications can improve staff performance but can also help you avoid unemployment claims.
Rick
Jan 16, 20224 min read
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Extend Equipment Life with Routine Maintenance
Listing by frequency of routine tasks that should be done daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
Rick
Jan 4, 20224 min read
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Hiring Fundamentals
The final steps in the hiring process including basic background checks.
Rick
Dec 28, 20213 min read
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Rapid Sterilization
Why all autoclaves are mostly created equal.
Rick
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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Lack of Vac?
More details of things that can go wrong with or near the central vacuum user. Part 3 of the series on vacuum issues.
Rick
Nov 14, 20214 min read
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Let Your Autoclave Breathe
The importance of that unknown component, the autoclave bellows.
Rick
Nov 9, 20212 min read
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How to Treat a Patient You Can't Get into Your Chair
Everyone knows with scheduling, dental phobia, and a host of other concerns how hard it can be to get patients into your office, let...
Rick
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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Lidocain HCL Topical 4% Recall-Again
Drug Recall
Rick
Oct 13, 20211 min read
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FDA Recall of Monoject Saline Syringes
Recall of Saline Syringes
Rick
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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